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» Life in south central Idaho revolves
around the Snake River. As a visitor,
you can do much more than peer
down on the river from the overlook at
Perrine Bridge. Put on walking shoes
to hike the Snake River Trail, which
descends down into the canyon from
several points on the southern rim. The
more adventurous will want to raft the
exciting Murtaugh section of the Snake
River or head to Zip the Snake, located
in the parking lot of the Canyon Springs
Golf Course, where professional guides
are ready to take you down the canyon
on a zip line.
» Looking for a more leisurely way to
spend a summer day? Relax near the
water at Centennial Park on the canyon
floor or shop at unusual stores like
Rudy’s—A Cook’s Paradise, which is
the oldest continuously operating retail
store in Twin Falls or Annie’s Lavender
and Coffee, where you can purchase
lavender essential oils, soaps, and
culinary ingredients, while picking up
a latte. Play golf at one of the riverside
golf courses or soak in a hot springs
near Hagerman.
Perrine Bridge
Hagerman Horse
Impressive cultural and culinary events bubble up in south
central Idaho, making this magical valley a place visitors love
so much that they often decide to stay a few more days.
« Fall head over hiking boots in love »
» If you thought potatoes were the only
food for which Idaho was famous, think
again. More than 70 percent of the trout
used in American cuisine is reared in
this region, where crystal-clear, natural
springs provide the perfect habitat.
Visit Clear Springs Foods in Buhl, the
world’s largest producer of rainbow
trout, which raises more than 20 million
pounds each year.
» Culinary options in Twin Falls range
from the down-home, always bustling
Buffalo Café to the elegant Canyon
Crest Event Center, or Elevation 486,
both strategically placed on the canyon
rim with creative menus and stunning
views. For a truly innovative meal, head
to the Snake River Grill in Hagerman,
where Cordon Bleu and wilderness
cooking program host Kirt Martin and
his staff prepare locally grown catfish,
alligator, and trout. And don’t miss the
potato ice cream at Cloverleaf Creamery
in Buhl, where the staff serves up huge
scoops of ice cream in unusual flavors,
like black licorice and vanilla cloverleaf.
You can even meet the cows!
Gooding City of Rocks
» After the delight of fresh, homemade
ice cream, you can visit USDA-certified
organic vineyard Holesinsky Winery in
Buhl and taste the results of its French
winemaking techniques.
» To look deeper into how this highdesert
area transformed into such
productive farmland, there are several
museums to consider: the Idaho Farm
& Ranch Museum, the Twin Falls County
Historical Museum, the Minidoka
County Historical Museum, and Rock
Creek Station, an early settlement.
» For complete event listings, go to:
visitidaho.org
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